CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth was 0.3972 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.3972 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 307.5%
World rank
155th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1,000 % change on previous year
in 1922
All-time low
-92.91 % change on previous year
in 1933
Years of data
104
1921–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1921–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0.3972 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 307.5% on the previous year and down 98.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,000 % change on previous year in 1922 and was at its lowest, -92.91 % change on previous year, in 1933.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 155th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 1,000 % change on previous year | +900.0% |
| 1923 | 100 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1924 | 34.09 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1925 | -20.34 % change on previous year | -159.7% |
| 1926 | 38.3 % change on previous year | -288.3% |
| 1927 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 1928 | 22.15 % change on previous year | -819.7% |
| 1929 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 1930 | 27.72 % change on previous year | +256.5% |
| 1931 | -35.85 % change on previous year | -229.3% |
| 1932 | -79.42 % change on previous year | +121.5% |
| 1933 | -92.91 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1934 | 403.3 % change on previous year | -534.1% |
| 1935 | 80.13 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 1936 | 22.24 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 1937 | 154.66 % change on previous year | +595.3% |
| 1938 | 17.83 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1939 | -27.35 % change on previous year | -253.4% |
| 1940 | -12.46 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1941 | 33.26 % change on previous year | -366.9% |
| 1942 | 39.27 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1943 | 53.95 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 1944 | -21.73 % change on previous year | -140.3% |
| 1945 | 0.0308 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 1946 | 80.98 % change on previous year | +262477.4% |
| 1947 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 1948 | 14.62 % change on previous year | +213.3% |
| 1949 | 27.46 % change on previous year | +87.9% |
| 1950 | 211.01 % change on previous year | +668.3% |
| 1951 | 18.07 % change on previous year | -91.4% |
| 1952 | 19.29 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1953 | 9.84 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 1954 | 23.03 % change on previous year | +134.0% |
| 1955 | 20.29 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1956 | -6.28 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 1957 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 1958 | -12.1 % change on previous year | -349.7% |
| 1959 | -7.76 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 1960 | -14.1 % change on previous year | +81.7% |
| 1961 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 1962 | -7.79 % change on previous year | -589.6% |
| 1963 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -171.4% |
| 1964 | -13.9 % change on previous year | -350.1% |
| 1965 | 25.05 % change on previous year | -280.2% |
| 1966 | -2.67 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 1967 | -4.73 % change on previous year | +77.0% |
| 1968 | 47.06 % change on previous year | -1094.5% |
| 1969 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1970 | -25.72 % change on previous year | -407.0% |
| 1971 | 9.19 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 1972 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 1973 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +188.1% |
| 1974 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1975 | -3.92 % change on previous year | -171.2% |
| 1976 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -235.8% |
| 1977 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 1978 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1979 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +330.8% |
| 1980 | -6.82 % change on previous year | -212.3% |
| 1981 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -213.8% |
| 1982 | -18.86 % change on previous year | -343.1% |
| 1983 | 31.21 % change on previous year | -265.5% |
| 1984 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1985 | -8.13 % change on previous year | +389.9% |
| 1986 | -7.37 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1987 | 14.05 % change on previous year | -290.7% |
| 1988 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 1989 | 9.4 % change on previous year | +121.3% |
| 1990 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 1991 | -26.27 % change on previous year | +1009.8% |
| 1992 | -10.36 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 1993 | -5.2 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 1994 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -164.1% |
| 1995 | 12.55 % change on previous year | +276.8% |
| 1996 | 12.16 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1997 | -11.04 % change on previous year | -190.8% |
| 1998 | -11.53 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1999 | -19.53 % change on previous year | +69.4% |
| 2000 | -22.49 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2001 | -3.36 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 2002 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -256.5% |
| 2003 | 20.87 % change on previous year | +297.0% |
| 2004 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 2005 | 12.8 % change on previous year | -493.4% |
| 2006 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 2007 | 11.53 % change on previous year | +310.1% |
| 2008 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2009 | -8.91 % change on previous year | -476.0% |
| 2010 | 11.83 % change on previous year | -232.9% |
| 2011 | 11.17 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2012 | -8.01 % change on previous year | -171.7% |
| 2013 | 40.17 % change on previous year | -601.3% |
| 2014 | 29.2 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 2015 | -35.37 % change on previous year | -221.1% |
| 2016 | -18.78 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2017 | 9.81 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 2018 | 29.24 % change on previous year | +198.1% |
| 2019 | 9.11 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 2020 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 2021 | -0.2915 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 2022 | 37.28 % change on previous year | -12887.3% |
| 2023 | -0.1914 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2024 | 0.3972 % change on previous year | -307.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.3972 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.57 % change on previous year, 25% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.3972 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.76 % change on previous year, 23% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | +262477.4% | 0.0308 % change on previous year | 80.98 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +12887.3% | -0.2915 % change on previous year | 37.28 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 142.1 % change on previous year | -20.34 % change on previous year | 1,000 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1930s | 47.04 % change on previous year | -92.91 % change on previous year | 403.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 22 % change on previous year | -21.73 % change on previous year | 80.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 28.02 % change on previous year | -12.1 % change on previous year | 211.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.45 % change on previous year | -14.1 % change on previous year | 47.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7651 % change on previous year | -25.72 % change on previous year | 9.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.38 % change on previous year | -18.86 % change on previous year | 31.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.82 % change on previous year | -26.27 % change on previous year | 12.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.76 % change on previous year | -22.49 % change on previous year | 20.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.84 % change on previous year | -35.37 % change on previous year | 40.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.35 % change on previous year | -0.2915 % change on previous year | 37.28 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.2% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.4511 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 28.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 50.90 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Population, total 112.83 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.3972 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,000 % change on previous year in 1922.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -92.91 % change on previous year in 1933.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 155th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.